Odin: The God of the gods.

Odin, the considered all father of Norse mythology, is for all practical purposes the ruler of Asgard, one of the Nine Worlds found in Norse Mythology.

He carries many attributes to his character; death, war and the Raven, which are contrasted with poetry, magic, wisdom and the hunt. Being attributed to death and war, he can be seen as having a negative connotation, perhaps being blood thirsty and a war mongerer, but he is a more well rounded and complex character.  By his other attributes, it can be assumed that he is an intellectual god and has a keen sense of leadership.

His physical appearance is generally recognized as having a tall, strong build. His face is of an aged nature, and has only one eye with the other one he traded for infinite wisdom at Mimir's Well. Occasionally Odin is seen wearing a tall brimmed hat on his travels as well. He has been portrayed as wearing a shilded mask and large armor plates, a helmet with horns and even a cape at times in various works.


Odin appears in many works of literature, not just in Norse Mythology. He has been cited in Scandinavian, Dutch and other folklore as well.